“The Duchess of Sussex has been to Dublin before, so it’s a chance for her to show her new husband around.

“Britain is our nearest neighbour and closest friend and Ireland will be very welcoming of Harry and Meghan, as we were to Queen Elizabeth on her state visit, as well as Prince Charles and Camilla just last week,” he told the Irish Independent.

Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland, described the visit as a “wonderful opportunity to showcase Dublin”.